Month: November 2024

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Office of General Education

Approved meeting minutes from the Council on General Education on October 18, 2024

The Council on General Education met on October 18, 2024. The meeting minutes for September 27, 2024 were approved at this meeting. Below is the agenda, and the meeting minutes have now been posted on the General Education website.

  1. Approval of Agenda for October 18, 2024, Council on General Education meeting.
  2. Approval of Minutes for the September 27, 2024, Council on General Education meeting.
  3. Common Curriculum SLO Assessment Report
  4. Course Proposals
    1. Revised Proposals
      1. ARHS 3305 (Arts of the American Southwest) – PREX-HD
      2. UNIV 2301 (formerly 1301) (Information Systems and Society) – TAS; PREX-W
    2. New Proposals
      1. ENGL 1380 (Introduction to Literature: Monsters and Magic) – LAI
      2. AMAE 3387 (Principles of Creative Entrepreneurship) – CA
  5. General Education Office Updates
    1. SMU-in-Four PREX-CIE Course Proposals
    2. Coherent Rationale Audit Progress

Please contact the Office of General Education for questions or proposal development support.

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News Office of Engaged Learning Office of Engaged Learning - Entrepreneurship

Spotlight on Big iDeas Alum Josh Baier: Founder of TIMIO News LLC

We are excited to highlight the entrepreneurial journey of SMU alum Josh Baier (’24), founder of TIMIO News LLC.

TIMIO News, set to fully launch soon, is an innovative platform designed to provide users an unbiased news feed using GenAI to analyze news articles from across the web. Baier’s journey began while he was a student in the SMU Big iDeas program, where he developed foundational components of his business and honed his skills in innovation and leadership.

As an SMU student, Baier found the Big iDeas program instrumental in shaping his path, providing resources and capital that fueled his entrepreneurial drive. Now, with a team that includes other SMU Students (Abbie Ellermeier, Isabella Fleet, Justus Woods), TIMIO is inspiring other team members to take part in Big iDeas – including Big iDeas Pitch Contest winner, Isabella Fleet.

The Office of Engaged Learning recently sat down with Josh for an interview to discuss more about his vision for TIMIO and his insights on building a successful startup while being a collegiate entrepreneur. To hear more about Baier’s story and the upcoming launch of TIMIO, watch the full interview here.

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Student Academic Engagement & Success University Testing Center

Testing returns to normal operations on 11/6

As of 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, testing has returned to normal operations following a two-day power outage in Clements Hall.

Test takers with scheduled testing appointments should plan to test at the University Testing Center. They are also encouraged to confirm testing appointment dates and times in the UTC Portal.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the University Testing Center staff at universitytestingcenter@smu.edu.

 

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Student Academic Engagement & Success University Testing Center

Testing rescheduled on 11/4 and 11/5 due to Clements Hall electrical outage

On Monday, November 4, the university received notice from the Office of Facilities Planning & Management that Clements Hall experienced a power outage. Facilities updated the campus community at 6:41am on November 5 that the building will remain closed today.

All testing appointments on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5, have been rescheduled due to the Clements Hall electrical outage. Test takers and instructors were notified via their university email addresses and provided with individualized instructions from the University Testing Center staff.

Decisions related to November 6 testing appointments will be made by 4pm on November 5. Please check back for updates.

Classes scheduled in Clements Hall have also been relocated.

Please check the University Testing Center website for up-to-date information regarding testing operations as more information becomes available.

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Office of Engaged Learning Office of Engaged Learning - Entrepreneurship Student Academic Engagement & Success

Upcoming Business & Entrepreneurship Roundtables

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The Office of Engaged Learning has two virtual events this month that will provide insights from experienced professionals and peers into the world of business and industry. The events are open to all faculty, staff and students at SMU. Please join us and encourage students you know who may be interested in attending!

Big iDeas is hosting a roundtable discussion “Developing Grit: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success” on November 12 from 4:30-5:30pm. In this session, we’ll dive into how resilience, perseverance, and a strong mindset can make all the difference in achieving your business goals. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your venture, this discussion is packed with insights to help you thrive in the face of challenges. Speakers are Garrett Boone (co-founder of The Container Store), Michael Kelly (Chief Strategy Officer at Mozee), and Bhavna Kumar (Head of Startup Accelerator at the Spears Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership at SMU).

Pathways to Business and Industry is hosting a Current Students and Alumni Panel on November 20 from 4:30-5:30pm. Students can hear from peers and alumni about their experiences exploring corporate and industry opportunitites. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or gain practical advice and inspiration to shape your professional journey.

Register on SMU 360 for the Zoom links: